VOL. 52 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 6, 2015 P23
CIANCIARULO
ON THE MEND
A
separated shoulder might have kept Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Ciancia-
rulo off the track at the Anaheim Supercross open-
er (as well as for the rest of the series for that mat-
ter), but that didn't keep him from attending A1 and
signing autographs for his fans.
While competing in Europe during the "off-sea-
son," Cianciarulo crashed and reinjured his shoul-
der.
"Basically, had surgery two weeks ago, and
they're saying three to four months until I can get
back on the bike," Cianciarulo said from Anaheim.
"That isn't too bad compared to last time [when he
was off the bike for six months]. I should be back on
the bike in early March and will start getting ready
for outdoors.
"It was a really bad crash and separated it again,
but it [the injury] wasn't too bad, to be honest with
you."
This is another setback in the young rider's pro
career.
"The way I look at it is that I turned pro at 16, I'm
only 18 now, it's not like I need to rush into things,"
Cianciarulo reasoned. "I have the full support of the
team, they're all sticking behind me. I'm just going
to keep plugging away and we won't quit."
Kit Palmer
Adam
Cianciarulo
is on the
road to
recovery
with a
shoulder
injury.
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
HOPPENWORLD.COM
PAYTON HONORED
P
ro Circuit founder Mitch Pay-
ton was surprised Saturday
night during intermission at the
Anaheim I Supercross. Payton,
who also operates the Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
Team, was honored with the
Mickey Thompson Award of Ex-
cellence, which was presented
to him from the podium by Mick-
ey's son, Danny.
The Mickey Thompson Award
of Excellence is given annually
to a person who has spent his or
her lifetime making a substantial,
positive difference in the world of
motorcycling. The person must
also have a passion for the sport,
and a vision for its future. This
award is presented in honor of
Mickey Thompson and his leg-
end.
Pro Circuit founder Mitch Payton
(center) was honored during the A1
Supercross.
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
HOPPENWORLD.COM
